The Institut of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) is a center based in Castelldefels (Barcelona) / Spain, devoted to the research and education of the optical and photonic sciences, at the highest international level.

ICFO, in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), is offering predoctoral fellowships to well-qualified graduate students who wish to obtain a doctoral degree in any of the photonics-related research fields. Ph.D. students at ICFO benefit from the extensive course offerings of local universities and focused instruction by ICFO professors.Research is carried out at ICFO.

The ICFO-UPC PhD Fellowship Program welcomes applications from individuals with backgrounds in any scientific disciplines related to optics and photonics. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

No restrictions of citizenship apply to the ICFO-UPC Fellowships.

Candidates must hold an internationally-recognized Bachelor or Master-equivalent degree of a minimum of officially 4 years studying period.

The degree must be in a field of science and engineering related to optics and photonics.

The fellowships are offered for periods of one year, renewable for a total of four years.

The renovation of the fellowship is conditional on satisfactory performance in research and teaching activities.

Selection procedure

Selection of ICFO-UPC predoctoral fellows is based on merit and potential, measured in terms of the academic record and personal achievements. Proactivity, participation in community activities, and capacity for team-work are also taken into account.

Please note that the selection procedure employed at ICFO, as well as the description of the documentation to be submitted for application, can be found more detailed at http://www.icfo.es/index.php?section=job_openings0〈=english.

Usually, to apply for a predoctoral position with ICFO, suitable candidates are requested to submit:

-The fulfilled application form (attached to the call at our homepage) -A presentation letter with declaration of research interests, -A Curriculum Vitae, including a full address, a contact phone number and e-mail address and a copy of the passport, -A scanned copy of your University academic transcripts in English or Spanish, -A scanned copy of the degree, if available at the time of application, -The contact e-mail of three potential referees.

Applications should be submitted by e-mail to: icfojobs@icfo.es

E-mail submissions must be coded in DOC, PS, or PDF formats and must include the subject line General PhD.